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Simple Rules to Long Life Revealed

Seven golden rules revealed in a recent study can protect you against a string of killer diseases and add years to your life. Following seven

Botox Injections May Cause Depression, Suggests a Study

A new study has found that the famous cosmetic anti-wrinkle treatment Botox injections could indirectly trigger depression. Botox injections given

Researchers Find Link Between Risk of Age-Related Diseases and Faster Biological Aging

The risk of developing age-related diseases, such as multiple sclerosis, heart disease and cancer, has been linked with faster 'biological' aging in an

Scientists Map Fountain of Youth Enzyme

For the first time, scientists have mapped telomerase, an enzyme which has a kind of rejuvenating effect on normal cell ageing. For the study

Victoria Beckham Spills the Beans on Her Anti-ageing Secret

Hollywood star Victoria Beckham reveals her best kept secrets to keeping the skin fresh and youthful and also confesses ditching the self-tan. The

Secret Ingredient of Anti-Wrinkle Creams Identified

In a recent research published in the journal Molecular Pharmaceutics, scientists have found the secret ingredient used in many anti-ageing face creams.

Rotten Egg Gas may Slow Ageing

Hydrogen sulphide - the gas that gives rotten eggs their distinctive foul smell could lead to fountain of youth and block damaging chemical reactions inside cells, say scientists.

Gene Variants Influence Lifespan

Researchers have discovered gene variants that are found to affect human lifespan, either by raising disease risk or by providing protection from disease.

Hydrogen Sulfide: New Anti-ageing Agent

After exploring hydrogen sulfide's plethora of potential anti-ageing pathways, researchers say that hydrogen sulfide (H2S) may play a wide-ranging role in staving off ageing.

More and More People Live to 100 in UK

An article from John Appleby, Chief Economist at the Kings Fund, published on bmj.com draws attention to the rising amount of those expected to live to 100 and asks where it will end.

Active, Extrovert Life Can Make You Live Longer

A new study has found leading an active, extrovert life like that of a thrill seeker might lead to a life beyond 90s. A variation of a much-studied

Regulator of Healthy Life Span Unmasked

Recent studies have identified that the aging process is characterized by high rates of chromosome losses and gains in various organs, reducing these

Scientists can Now Measure Age Damage in Skin

Hallmarks of old skin, caused by the natural aging of skin cells include wrinkles, dryness, and a translucent and fragile appearance. But while the mirror

Regular Exercise Makes You Live Longer Even If You're Overweight

A new study reveals regular moderate exercise can increase life span even among people who are overweight. The analysis, published in PLOS Medicine,

Industrialization Since 1900 Responsible for Longer Lifespans

Rapid industrialization since the start of the 20 century is responsible for the longer life expectancy rather than genetic changes, according to a new

Enjoyment is the Key to Longer Life

People who enjoy life the most live a little longer than those who do so the least, claims study. University College London researchers' study

Clues to Looking Young from Marine Animals

Researchers observe that the key to maintaining a youthful appearance could emerge from sea cucumbers and sea urchins that are able to change the elasticity of collagen within their bodies.

Grow Old Gracefully

A pill that can fight the ageing process may be available within a generation, predicts a leading scientist. Dame Linda Partridge, a geneticist at

Scientists Find Pill to Combat Ageing Comes Closer to Reality

Scientists have found for the first time a key factor responsible for declining muscle repair during ageing, and discovered how to halt the process in mice with a common drug.

Red Wine may be Key to Long Life

Resveratrol a compound found in red wine may be key to longevity, says study. Previous scientific studies on resveratrol show that it lengthens the lifespan

Eating Oily Fish and Exercising Regularly Could Slow Down Muscle Degradation Caused by Aging

Muscle degradation caused by aging could be slowed down by eating oily fish meal three times a week in tandem with regular exercise, a new study has revealed.

Hong Kong's Secrets to Longevity Identified

Easy access to modern health care, keeping busy, traditional Cantonese cuisine and even the centuries-old Chinese tile game of mahjong are the factors behind Hong Kongers' longevity, say sources.

Condition Associated With Aging Found to be a Disease Altering Brain Function

Leukoaraiosis, a condition associated with aging in which oxygen deprived regions of brain show up as white dots on MRI scans, is in fact a disease affecting

Immortality may be Possible by 2045: Russian Billionaire

Funds are an important aspect of the project for a Russian billionaire, who has a plan to make himself and others live forever. Dmitry Itskov, a 31-year-old

Aging Negatively Affects Immune System's Capability to Fight Infections

American researchers have said that they have found out how aging may interfere with the immune system's ability to fight against infections and respond to vaccines.

Secret to Long Life is Looking at Bright Side of Life, Scientists Say

Scientists say people who maintain a positive outlook, boost feelings of optimism and life satisfaction have a greater chance of living longer. Once

Can We Prevent Cellular Aging and Aging-related Degenerative Diseases

Age-related degeneration is due to accumulated cellular damage, which also includes DNA damage, but it is still unclear about how these types of damage drive aging.

Chocolate Has Anti-Aging Benefits

Chocolate lovers can now justify their habit by claiming that they are slowing down the aging process after a team of scientists claimed that they have

Drink Developed by NASA can Reverse Signs of Aging

Researchers at University of Utah have found that a drink developed by NASA to protect their astronauts from radiation can also reverse the signs of aging in less than four months.

Japanese Firm Develops Helmet to Reduce Signs of Aging from the Face

A Japanese company has announced that it has developed a new helmet which reduces sagging and improves the complexion of the face. The Pin Up! Face

Humans Could Live Longer by Manipulating the Genes into Slowing Down Aging Process

A team of Spanish researchers have found that humans could lead a longer and healthier life by manipulating the genes and slowing down the aging process.

First Gene Therapy Against Aging-associated Decline Successfully Tested

Scientists have proved that mouse lifespan can be boosted by gene therapy. The therapy has been found to be safe and effective in mice. The results

New Study Supports Life-extending Benefits of Red Wine, Reopens Hope for Anti-aging Pill

New findings from a study showed for the first time that the metabolic benefits of the red wine ingredient resveratrol evaporate in mice that lack the famed longevity gene SIRT1.

Secrets to Aging Success

Aging may not be be that avoidable when it comes to the brain. So say researchers in the April 27th issue of the Cell Press journal iTrends in Cognitive

Ageing Process Could be Slowed Down Through Epigenetic Factors

The process of aging could be delayed in a natural way after scientists discovered new "ageing" genes that could be switched on and off through epigenetic factors.

Avocado Oil may Have Anti-Aging Properties

A new study presented at the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology meet in San Diego has revealed that avocado oil may have anti-aging

New Anti-Wrinkle Pill may also Protect from Effects of Sun Exposure

Researchers from the University of Essex have developed a new anti wrinkle pill which can reduce age-related problems such as crow's feet and saggy skin and can also provide protection from the sun.

Advances in Age-Defying Therapies

While rapamycin has been shown to extend lifespan in lab animals, it may lead to impaired glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity, which are classic signs of diabetes.

Anti-aging Gene Identified

A gene that holds the key to extending life by up to two decades has been discovered by scientists. The gene is found in all mammals and is known to protect against age-related cell damage.

Key to Immortality may be Found in Asexual Worms

Scientists have found that a species of flatworm can overcome the process of ageing and these immortal worms pave way for humans to stay fit and avoid ageing.

Research Suggests Red Wine Alone may Not be the Elixir of Life

In high doses resveratrol may increase longevity of life and reduce metabolic diseases of aging, previous research has demonstrated. The former is a constituent

Novel Anti-Aging Treatments

Latest innovations in bianti-aging/i/b treatments make it easier to repair damaged skin. "Many fillers for the aging face are now designed

Cell Aging Process may be Understood by Studying Extremely Long-Lived Proteins

A weakness in a component of brain cells that may explain how the aging process of cells occurs in the brain has been identified by scientists. Researchers

Mechanisms Behind Aging may be Unraveled by Identical Twins

Uppsala University researchers have led a recent study that compared the DNA of identical twins of different age. They could show that structural

Role of Resveratrol in Biological Process Probed

While a number of studies have shed light on the benefits of resveratrol, a compound found in red wine and dark chocolate, a group of American researchers

Study Reveals Secret Behind Centenarians' Longevity

Researchers have found that genetic variants play a crucial and complex role in the exceptional longevity in centenarians. The findings of the study

Even Small Amounts Of Alcohol Doubles Life Span

A study has found found that even very small amounts of ethanol, the type of alcohol found in alcoholic beverages, can more than double the life span of a tiny worm known as Caenorhabditis elegans.

Eternal Youth Fostered by Sugar Serum?

A new weapon against aging is now available as a skin serum that contains synthetic versions of glycans, naturally occurring sugars in the skin, gains popularity.

Anti-Aging Formula Possible From Permafrost Bacteria: Scientists

Russian scientists claimed on Tuesday a hardy type of bacteria recently discovered in the permafrost of Siberia has clues to slow down the aging process.

Ways to Get Rid of Crow's Feet

Experts suggest simple ways to stop eyes from shouting your age. Crow's feet -the fine wrinkles around the eyes - can start showing up on a person as early as their late 20s.